One thing that links us all is the desire to succeed.

Achieving success requires more than a perfunctory desire.

Success is the result of work, or as Sophocles once said, “Success is dependent on effort.” Success requires an investment.

There is no better thing to invest in than in one’s self.

Many struggle with the fact that the achievement of goals is taking a little longer than expected. Thus, Some simply give up. And, when looking at what they have seemingly invested, and what the return has been thus far on efforts given, it all seems hopeless.

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Additionally, one must realize that one’s output is directly proportional to one’s input. When looking at long-term gains,  realize that it takes time for investments to mature.

Principles of investing are an excellent way to look at goal setting and achievement. Just as in financial investment, bigger returns require larger investments.

As individuals who seek success, we must recondition ourselves to give more than the minimum; more than the minimum time, energy, and effort.

As Elbert Hubbard once said  “A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success. “

This year to see the results desired from the goals you set I challenge you, every day, to put in a little more effort.

As so eloquently stated by Les Brown, “Make each day count by setting specific goals to succeed, then putting forth every effort to exceed your own expectations.”